On March 14, the Atlanta Police Department's Airport Drug Interdiction Unit seized over 40 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A passenger arriving from Ontario International Airport was arrested after a K-9 unit alerted officers to the narcotics in their luggage. The investigation is ongoing with Homeland Security Investigations pursuing further action.

The Butts County Board of Commissioners has issued an invitation for bids to reseal and stripe five parking lots, with an April 16th, 2025 deadline for submissions.

Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center is hosting a six-week basketball skills clinic for kids aged 7-15, focusing on skill development. Classes are separated by age and gender, with registration available for residents and non-residents.

Clayton County officials are hosting a "Stop the Violence Rally" with discussions, lunch, and music to address community violence on March 22 at the Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp appointed new judges to fill judicial vacancies, reshaping the state's judiciary with a diverse pool of legal professionals.

Atlanta's weather is warm with a sunny 74 degrees turning to mixed conditions; sunny days and potential rain are expected, with cool nights and high winds on the forecast.

A fire destroyed a DeKalb County liquor store and threatened an adjacent gas station. Firefighters managed to control the blaze without injuries, and the store owner plans to rebuild. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Two individuals were shot following a domestic dispute in DeKalb County; Walter Marks was arrested, facing assault charges, while the second victim, a felon, faces firearm charges.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has begun a road widening project on Salem Road/SR 162, intended to reduce traffic delays and accidents, with completion expected by 2028.

A judge ordered Fulton County DA Fani Willis to pay over $54,000 for violating Georgia's Open Records Act in a case relating to Trump's investigation.

Athens-Clarke County seeks applicants for 12 policy-making boards by April 4; positions range from the Airport Authority to the Historic Preservation Commission with various term lengths.

Two people were found shot in a car at an Atlanta intersection; the male victim died while the female's condition is unknown. Police are investigating the daylight shooting.

An armed man, Joel McCarty, was arrested at a Carrollton Wells Fargo Bank after he threatened violence and was diffused by a quick-acting police K-9 handler. No injuries were reported, and mental health factors are being considered.